Took car in I'd bought a month earlier for tranny drain and fill. They did that OK, I think, but when they checked for other service recommendations, they got it all wrong. To wit:
It deserves less than one star due to negligence and outright lying. Tech said cabin filter and engine air filter were checked and were OK; neither were, and both needed replacing. Tech said rear brakes shoes and drums needed replacing at cost of $663.96, but they did not. A week later, tech at a different shop said it was the dirtiest cabin filter he ever saw. Worst for me, too. Even the duct was clogged with fibers from what appeared to be a mouse nest. Engine filter was dirty, too. Brakes passed safety check a month prior when I bought the car, and again later when checked at another shop, the tech said they were OK for awhile. Service mgr. offered a free oil change; I thought something more should've been offered for three out of three errors, and the last one $600 plus! He said I could talk with store mgr. A few days later I did, and he tried to explain it all away, was nonchalant about it, and make excuses for the tech - he was young and and rushed. He even had the gall to say he wouldn't have recommended engine filter replacement, despite no light coming through when holding it up to the window! Another excuse - they only have six minutes to check a laundry list of items. To check cabin filter you remove three screws and remove glove box. That takes five minutes alone! He said tech shouldn't have checked the box saying he checked it if he didn't (Duhhh). I think the tech must be his relative. Brakes? Mgr. said well they oughta be OK for awhile, too. Free oil change was offered to make it right. Not. I wonder how many other people have been totally screwed by these lying, negligent, excuse makers. This sign is posted proudly at the service desk: "I believe fundamental honesty is the keystone of business" - Harvey Firestone. He's rolling over in is grave. If you've been shafted by these jokers, you can contact the CEO of Firestone Complete Auto Care at:
Gary Garfield, CEO / President
Firestone Complete Auto Care Headquarters
A2529 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37204.
Phone Number: 615-823-6113.
I'm sending him the filters and paperwork and see what he has to say about this shop. As it stands now, I would not even want free air in my tires from this store, or any other Firestone store for that matter. Firestone has nationwide rating of 2.3. I can see why. Their management must follow the same playbook, and Harvey's mantra be damned. read more